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CVE-2014-4992 is a credential exposure issue in the Ruby cap-strap gem 0.1.5. The gem put credentials into a system user-creation command line, where another local user could potentially see them through process listings. This is mainly a risk on shared hosts, deployment servers, or CI systems with local user access. Exposure is likely limited to environments using cap-strap 0.1.5 for Ruby deployment or provisioning, especially where other local users can inspect processes. Systems not using this gem or not invoking the affected helper are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted cleanup item unless cap-strap 0.1.5 runs on shared infrastructure. The business risk is credential compromise from local users, not broad internet-facing exploitation based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove cap-strap 0.1.5 where it is still installed.; Check upstream or vendor guidance for any maintained replacement or fix.; Avoid passing credentials through command-line arguments in provisioning workflows..
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